Record for an unsigned ticket stub? Not any more!

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Darner

The Lou Gehrig Day stub went for $26,290.

The 1927 World series full ticket was $41,825.

Thanks Ed!

Fascinating what those go for, but not totally surprising considering the events the tickets were for.

Steve B

[David Atkatz]

Well, that record didn't stand long.
Yesterday's Hunt auction:

http://huntauctions.com/phone/imagev...9&lot_num=1823

[Runscott]

How do you authenticate something like this? Certainly the 'primitive' printing was unusual for 1903. Just curious.

The offered specimen represents one of an elite population whose numbers are so minute confirmation is nearly impossible and likely less than three in total. Front of the ticket displays a simplistically primitive design having printed -Boston vs Pittsburg+ at the top in block lettering positioned above a large numeral -1+.

[Shoeless Moe]

I understand those who collect all WS tix need that one, but what an eyesore.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

I understand those who collect all WS tix need that one, but what an eyesore.

Well, at least the Ticket's color perfectly matches that of Hunt's antiquated website. Both are equally outdated and archaic

[MVSNYC]

Sorry, but isn't the record for a ticket stub, some of the 1903 WS stubs? They've gone for well over $50k, I believe, no?

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Well, at least the Ticket's color perfectly matches that of Hunt's antiquated website. Both are equally outdated and archaic

Just amazing they've never improved on the site. It must be plain stubbornness. Wonder how much money they've left on the table over the years because of it.

[perezfan]

I am guessing tens of thousands...

But corresponding sales of Excedrin and Tylenol have most likely increased. I know that site has given me many a migraine

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Runscott

How do you authenticate something like this? Certainly the 'primitive' printing was unusual for 1903. Just curious.

The offered specimen represents one of an elite population whose numbers are so minute confirmation is nearly impossible and likely less than three in total. Front of the ticket displays a simplistically primitive design having printed -Boston vs Pittsburg+ at the top in block lettering positioned above a large numeral -1+.

Scott,
This ticket's condition is simply just very weathered. It's not what it would have looked like due to the printing process. Other printed tickets from this era have distinctive clarity...

It's certainly scarce, but that's a lot of bongo bucks for a ticket in this condition.
I'm frankly surprised at the sell price, FWIW.

[mcgwirecom]

They were expecting more for that. I think the auction estimate was $100,000.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Scott,
This ticket's condition is simply just very weathered. It's not what it would have looked like due to the printing process. Other printed tickets from this era have distinctive clarity...

It's certainly scarce, but that's a lot of bongo bucks for a ticket in this condition.
I'm frankly surprised at the sell price, FWIW.

Thanks Scott - the auction description had me thinking the printing process itself was 'primitive'. Obviously, even stuff from the mid 1800's has much more clarity.

[MVSNYC]

Again, just confirming, hasn't there been several 1903 WS stubs that have set record prices ($50k+)?